Por exemplo
Example: Eu gosto de frutas, por exemplo, maçãs e bananas.
Definition
"Por exemplo" is a Brazilian Portuguese adverbial phrase used to introduce one or more specific cases or instances that illustrate a preceding statement, similar to saying "for example" in English. It helps clarify or support what has just been mentioned.
Etymology
The phrase "por exemplo" comes from Portuguese, where "por" means "by" or "for" and "exemplo" means "example." It directly translates as "for example." This expression has been used for centuries in Portuguese to provide clarification through examples. Did you know that "exemplo" itself comes from Latin "exemplum," meaning a sample or pattern?
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